Samsung Galaxy S8 User manual

Samsung Galaxy S8 | S8+
User Guide
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Special Features..............................1
Bixby........................................2
Edge Screen .................................2
Flexible Security .............................2
Water and Dust Resistance....................3
Getting Started..............................4
Set Up Your Device .............................5
Assemble Your Device ........................6
Start Using Your Device......................10
Set Up Your Device ..........................11
Learn About YourDevice .......................16
Front View..................................17
Back View ..................................19
Home Screen .............................. 20
Notification Panel.......................... 23
Customize Your Home Screen ............... 26
Bixby......................................30
Navigation .................................31
Entering Text .............................. 33
Face Recognition........................... 36
Fingerprint Scanner ........................ 37
Table of Contents
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iiiTable of Contents
Iris Scanner................................ 38
Multi Window...............................41
Emergency Mode .......................... 43
Edge Screen ............................... 45
Apps .........................................50
Using Apps .................................51
Applications Settings....................... 54
Calculator ................................. 57
Calendar .................................. 59
Camera and Video.......................... 62
Clock ..................................... 69
Contacts ...................................72
Email ..................................... 78
Gallery ....................................81
Google Apps ............................... 86
Internet ................................... 89
Message+ ................................. 93
Messages ................................. 96
My Files ...................................101
Phone.................................... 103
Samsung Connect..........................113
Samsung Gear .............................113
Samsung Health ...........................114
SamsungNotes ............................116
Verizon Apps ..............................118
Settings ....................................120
How to Use Settings .......................121
Connections .................................122
Wi-Fi..................................... 123
Bluetooth .................................126

ivTable of Contents
Phone Visibility ........................... 128
Data Usage ............................... 128
Airplane Mode ............................ 130
NFC and Payment ..........................131
Mobile Hotspot ............................132
Tethering................................. 135
Mobile Networks.......................... 135
Location.................................. 136
Nearby Device Scanning ....................137
Printing .................................. 138
MirrorLink................................ 138
Download Booster ........................ 138
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............ 139
Ethernet .................................140
Sounds and Vibration .........................141
Sound Mode .............................. 142
Easy Mute ................................ 142
Vibrations ................................ 142
Volume .................................. 143
Ringtone ................................. 145
Notification Sounds ....................... 145
Do Not Disturb............................ 146
System Sounds ........................... 146
Key-Tap Feedback..........................147
Sound Quality and Effects ..................147
Separate App Sound....................... 148
Notifications ............................... 149
Block App Notifications.................... 150
Customize App Notifications ............... 150

vTable of Contents
Display ......................................151
Screen Brightness..........................152
Blue Light Filter............................152
Screen Mode.............................. 153
Screen Resolution......................... 153
Screen Zoom and Font..................... 154
Full Screen Apps .......................... 154
Easy Mode.................................155
Icon Frames ...............................155
LED Indicator ............................. 156
Status Bar ................................ 156
Navigation Bar............................ 156
Screen Timeout ............................157
Keep Screen Turned Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Screen Saver...............................157
Wallpapers and Themes ..................... 159
Wallpapers ............................... 160
Themes .................................. 160
Icons......................................161
Always On Displays (AODs) .................161
Device Maintenance ........................ 162
Battery................................... 163
Performance Mode........................ 163
Storage .................................. 164
Emergency Mode ......................... 165
Language and Input ....................... 166
Date and Time ............................ 169
Reset .................................... 169
Factory Data Reset ........................ 170
System Updates ...........................171

viTable of Contents
Lock Screen andSecurity .....................172
Set a Screen Lock ..........................173
Always On Display Settings .................174
Lock Screen and AOD Settings ..............175
Samsung Pass .............................175
Unknown Sources ..........................175
Secure Folder ..............................176
Secure Startup.............................176
Encrypt SD Card ...........................176
Set Up SIM Card Lock.......................177
View Passwords............................177
Security Update Service ....................177
Phone Administration ......................178
Credential Storage .........................178
Advanced Security Settings .................179
Accounts ...................................180
Add an Account ............................181
Backup and Reset ......................... 183
GoogleSettings........................... 183
Accessibility ................................ 185
Vision .................................... 186
Hearing ...................................187
Dexterity and Interaction .................. 188
More Accessibility Settings ................ 189
Accessibility Services...................... 189
Other Settings ...............................191
Help ......................................192
Manage Game Features ....................192
Phone Assistance App ......................192
Report Diagnostic Information ............. 193

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About Phone ............................. 193
Getting Help ...............................194
Videos ................................... 195
Simulators ............................... 195
Tips ...................................... 195
Samsung Support ......................... 195
Verizon Glossary .......................... 195
Legal ........................................196
Legal Information ..........................197

Learn about your mobile
device’s special features.
Special Features

2Special Features
Bixby
Bixby allows you to quickly set reminders, create voice
dictation, and search and access content on your phone
and on the Internet.
For more information, see “Bixby” on page30.
Edge Screen
The Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for
notifications, information feeds, and timekeeping.
For more information see “Edge Screen” on page45.
Flexible Security
Use your face, fingerprint, or iris to unlock your device.
Face Recognition
Configure facial recognition security to add an extra
layer of security when using your phone.
For more information, see “Face Recognition” on
page36.
Fingerprint Scanner
Use your fingerprint as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your
fingerprint to verify your identity when logging in to
your Samsung account.
For more information, see “Fingerprint Scanner” on
page37.
Iris Scanner
Use iris recognition as an alternative to entering
passwords in certain apps. You can also use your eyes
to verify your identity when logging in to your Samsung
account.
For more information, see “Iris Scanner” on page38.